TRANSACTIONAL AND

INTERPERSONAL TEXTS
Saying ‘thank you’; saying ‘goodbye’;
greeting; agreeing-disagreeing; apologizing; making
permission; offering help; complimenting,
invitation

by Leo
HOW TO SAY ‘THANK YOU’
AND
RESPOND TO IT
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO SAY THANK YOU?
General Thank-You Phrases
Thank you so much. Please accept my deepest thanks.
Thank you very much. Thank you for your assistance.
I appreciate your consideration. Thank you for your consideration.
I appreciate your guidance. Thank you for your encouragement.
I appreciate your help. Thank you for your guidance.
I appreciate your time. Thank you for your support.
My sincere appreciation. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
My sincere gratitude. Thank you for your time.
My sincere thanks.
My thanks and appreciation.
Please accept my deepest thanks.
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO SAY THANK YOU?
Personal Thank-You Phrases
I am grateful for your support. It was very thoughtful of you.
I appreciate you. Thank you for your assistance.
I appreciate your taking the time. Thank you for everything you
I value the insights and guidance you do.
provide. You are always so helpful.
I wanted to thank you as soon as possible. You are the best.
I truly appreciate the confidence you You have been most helpful.
showed in me. You have my gratitude.
I very much appreciate your help.
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO SAY THANK YOU?
Workplace Thank-You Phrases
I really appreciate the effort you have contributed to your team's project.
I sincerely appreciate your flexibility and willingness to help.
I wanted to express my personal gratitude for the effort and extra time you have contributed.
Thank you for your confidence and support.
Thank you for your help. I'm thrilled to have you on our team.
Thank you for always going above and beyond.
Thank you for showing what it means to be part of a team.
Thank you so much for meeting with me yesterday regarding the project I’m working on.
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO RESPOND TO THANK YOU?
Informal replies to ‘thank you’ Slightly more formal replies to ‘thank you’
‘That’s okay’ ‘Not at all’
That’s fine’ ‘Don’t mention it’
‘Sure!’ ‘It’s nothing’
‘Any time’ ‘My pleasure’
‘No worries’ ‘Glad I could help’
‘No problem’ ‘Pleased to help’
‘You’re very welcome’
‘You’re most welcome’
‘It’s the least I could do’
‘It’s my honour’
That’s quite all right
HOW TO SAY ‘GOODBYE’
AND
RESPOND IT
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO SAY ‘GOOD BYE’?
Casual Ways Slightly more formal
Until next time.
Goodbye
Talk to you later. ...
Farewell
See you soon. ...
It was a pleasure meeting you
Take care. ...
Take care
Farewell. ...
I look forward to seeing you again
So long. ...
Have a great day
Don't be a stranger. ...
Wishing you all the best
Take it easy.
Until we meet again
See ya
Later! I hope to see you soon
Bye for now Best regards
Peace out
I'm out
Until next time
Catch you on the flip side
See you soon
Take it easy
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO RESPOND TO ‘GOOD BYE’?
Goodbye: Farewell:
Goodbye, take care! Farewell, until next time.
Goodbye, have a great day! Wishing you all the best!

See you soon! Catch you later:

See you later: Catch you later!
See you! Talk soon!
Take care, talk soon!
Until we meet again:
Take care: Until then, stay well!
You too! Looking forward to it!
Take care, see you later!
All the best!
HOW TO GREET PEOPLE
AND
RESPOND TO IT
 WORDS AND PHRASES
TO GREET OTHER PEOPLE?
Formal Greetings Some Responses
1. Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening 1. Good morning / Good afternoon / Good evening
2. It’s nice to meet you too/ Pleased to meet you too
2. It’s nice to meet you / Pleased to meet you
3. I've been great., Pretty good, how about you?
3. How have you been?
4. How do you do.; I’m doing well.; I’m fine.
4. How do you do?

Informal Greetings
1. Hello/ Hey / Hey man / Hi 1. Hello/Hey / Hey man / Hi
2. How’s it going? / How are you doing? 2. Everything's going well; It's going awesome
3. What’s up? / What’s new? / What’s going on? 3. Not much; just the usual; nothing new
4. How’s everything? / How are things? / How’s life? 4. Everything is great; It’s just the same
5. How’s your day? / How’s your day going? 5. It’s awesome; It’s fine
6. Good to see you / Nice to see you 6. Good to see you too; nice to see you too
7. I know; it really has; time really flies; it’s been ages
7. Long time no see / It’s been a while
AGREEING AND DISAGREEING
EXPRESSIONS
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO AGREE
Casual Agreement Slightly More Formal Agreement:
That’s right! I completely agree.
Exactly! That’s exactly what I think.
Me too! I couldn’t agree more.
Yes, I agree! I’m in full agreement.
I totally agree! I think you’re right.
Casual Agreement: That makes sense.
Yeah, definitely! I share your opinion.
Totally! You have a point there.
For sure! I was just going to say that.
Absolutely!
I agree!
You got it!
No doubt!
I’m with you on that!
APOLOGIES EXPRESSIONS
“HOW TO SAY SORRY”
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO SAY ‘SORRY’
Casual Apologies Slightly More Formal Apologies
Sorry! I apologize for that.
My bad! I’m sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Oops, sorry about that! I apologize if I caused any confusion.
I didn’t mean to! Please accept my apologies.
Didn't mean to cause that, sorry! I’m sorry for the misunderstanding.
Sorry for the trouble! I deeply apologize.
I’m truly sorry for what happened.
I take full responsibility and I’m sorry.
I sincerely apologize for my actions.
I regret what happened and I’m truly sorry.
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES
No worries! It’s fine, really.
It's okay, don't worry about it. I understand, no harm done.
No problem! It’s alright, everyone makes mistakes.
Don’t worry about it, all is forgiven. I know you didn’t mean it, all is well.
It’s all good! We’re good, no need to apologize!
I appreciate your apology, thank you. Don’t worry, we can work through it.
Thanks for saying that, it’s alright. I appreciate your honesty, it’s okay.
You’re fine, no need to stress.
I get it, don’t feel bad about it.
 ASKING FOR PERMISSION
AND
GIVING, REFUSING PERMISSION
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO ASK FOR PERMISSION
Slightly More Formal Permission
May I...? I was wondering if I could...?
May I speak with you for a moment? I was wondering if I could leave a little earlier today?"
May I leave early today? I was wondering if I could borrow this document?"

Would it be possible for me to...? Would you mind if I...?

Would it be possible for me to take a day off? Would you mind if I made a few changes to the document?
Would it be possible for me to use your computer? Would you mind if I used your office for a few minutes?

Could I possibly...? I would like to ask if I may...?

Could I possibly get an extension on this deadline? I would like to ask if I may attend the meeting remotely?
Could I possibly make a request? I would like to ask if I may take a personal day?
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO RESPOND PERMISSION
Giving Permission Refusing Permission
Certainly, you may. I’m afraid that won’t be possible.
Of course, feel free. Unfortunately, I cannot allow that.
You have my permission. I regret to inform you that you cannot
Yes, you may proceed. do that.
I approve, you may go ahead.
I must decline your request.
It would be my pleasure for you to...
I'm afraid I cannot grant that request.
You are welcome to.
I’m sorry, but that is not permissible.
That is permissible.
I have no objection to that.
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO ASK FOR, GIVE, REFURESE PERMISSION

Informal Permission Giving Permission Refusing Permission

Can I...? Yeah, sure! Nah, sorry.
Can I use your phone? Go ahead! I don’t think so.
Can I come with you? Of course! Sorry, you can't.
No problem! Not this time.
Is it okay if I...? Feel free! I’m afraid not.
Is it okay if I borrow your car? Sure thing!
Is it okay if I take a break? Yeah, that's fine!
It's all good!
 OFFERING
EXPRESSIONS
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO OFFER ...
Offering Help Offering Something
May I assist you with something? Would you care for [something]?
Would you like some help? Would you care for some tea?
How can I be of service? Would you care for a seat?
Is there anything I can do for you? Might I offer you [something]?
Please let me know if you need any Might I offer you a drink?
assistance. Might I offer you some assistance?
I would be happy to help you with that. "I would like to offer you [something].
Would you like me to take care of that for
I would like to offer you my support.
you?
I would like to offer you a helping hand.
Please allow me to help.
If you would like, I can [do something].
It would be my pleasure to assist you.
If you would like, I can arrange that for you.
If you would like, I can take care of it.
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO ACCEPT AN OFFER
Accepting Accepting
Sure, that would be great! Thank you, I would appreciate that."
Thanks, I’d love that! That would be very helpful, thank you."
Sounds perfect, thanks! I would be grateful for your assistance."
Yes, that would be great, thank you."
I’d appreciate that, thanks!
I would be delighted, thank you very much."
Yes, that would be awesome, thank
I would be pleased to accept, thank you."
you!
That sounds wonderful, I appreciate it."
Thank you, I would be happy to accept."
I’m very grateful, thank you for offering."
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO REFUSE AN OFFER
Refusing Refusing
Thanks, but I’m good for now! Thank you for the offer, but I must decline.
I appreciate it, but I’ll pass this time. I appreciate your kind offer, but I’m afraid I must
refuse.
Thanks, but no thanks!
Thank you, but I don’t think I’ll be able to accept.
I’m alright, but I really appreciate it!
I’m grateful for your offer, but I have to pass on
Thanks, but I’m all set! that.
I really appreciate it, but I must respectfully
decline.
Thank you, but I’m all set for now.
I’m honored by your offer, but I’ll have to decline.
Thanks, but I think I’ll pass this time.
 EXPRESSION
OF COMPLIMENTS
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO COMPLIMENT OTHER PEOPLE
Casual Compliments Slightly More Formal Compliments
You look great! You look very professional today.
I love your outfit! Your presentation was excellent.
You're killing it today! I must say, you have a wonderful sense of style.
Nice job! Your work is truly impressive.
That’s awesome! You have a very impressive way of handling
You’ve got a great smile! things.
I really like your style! It’s a pleasure to work with someone as talented
That was amazing! as you.
Your attention to detail is remarkable.
I admire your dedication and commitment.
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO RESPOND TO SOMEONE’S COMPLIMENTS
Thank you so much, that means a lot!
I appreciate that, thank you!
You’re too kind, thank you!
Thanks, I’m glad you think so!
That’s very sweet of you to say, thank you!
I’m flattered, thank you!
Thanks, I’m glad you like it!
I appreciate the compliment, thank you!
Thank you! I couldn’t have done it without the team.
I really appreciate that. It was a group effort!
Thanks, everyone’s support really helped me!
 EXPRESSION
OF INVITATION
 INVITATION EXPRESSIONS?
Refers to phrases or sentences used to invite or encourage someone to join an
activity or event.

These expressions are commonly used in both formal and informal settings to ask
someone to participate in something, such as going somewhere, doing an activity, or
attending an event.
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN AN ACTIVITY
Let's + verb
Example: Let's go to the park.

How about + verb-ing

Example: How about going to the movies?

Would you like to + verb

Example: Would you like to join me for lunch?

Why don't we + verb

Example: Why don’t we go for a walk?

Shall we + verb
Example: Shall we meet at 5 PM?

Do you want to + verb

Example: Do you want to go shopping with me?
 SOME EXPRESSIONS
YOU CAN USE TO ACCEPT OR REFUSE AN INVITATION
I'd love to thanks. / Sorry. I'm afraid I don't I'll join you with pleasure! I've heard so much
have time. about Tom.
I'd be happy to . Thanks. / Sorry. I'm Oh what a shame! I can't! I'm leaving on
meeting a friend for lunch. Tuesday evening.
With pleasure. / I'd love to but I'm very Super! I'd love to. / I'm tied up on Friday -
busy at the moment. sorry.
Sure, I'd love to. / Sorry, I can't. I've got Sounds great! I'd be happy to come. Let me
other plans. know the details.
Sure! Good idea! / Nice of you to ask me Sorry. I'm away this weekend, otherwise I
but I've got an appointment. would have loved to come.
I'd love to. Thanks. / What a pity! I'm away Yes, I'd like that. / Sorry. Maybe some other
next weekend. time.
Sure! That should be fun! / Sounds great That would be great. Is Saturday ok? / I'd like
but I'm afraid I'm not free. to but I'm not free this weekend.
 EXAMPLE
Anna : Hey, are you doing anything this weekend?
John : Not really. Just planning to take it easy and catch up on some shows. Why, what's up?
Anna : Well, I was thinking of having a small get-together at my place on Saturday evening. It's just going
to be a few close friends, some music, and snacks. You should come! It’ll be a fun way to kick off the
weekend.
John : Oh, that sounds great! What time do you want me there?
Anna : We're starting around 6 PM, but feel free to come a little later if you're busy. It'll go until midnight
or so. And if you're up for something outdoors, we’re planning a hike on Sunday morning as well.
John : A hike, you say? That’s tempting! I’ve been meaning to get outside more. What time are you thinking
for that?
Anna : We’ll meet at 8 AM, so it's early, but the weather’s been nice, and I thought it’d be a great way to
spend the day. We’re going to a new trail, so it should be an adventure!
John : Wow, both of those sound awesome. I’m definitely in for the party, and the hike sounds like fun too.
I’ve been wanting to do something active.
Anna : Awesome! I’m so glad you can make it. It’ll be a blast! See you Saturday, and we can talk more
about the hike then.
John : Can’t wait. Thanks for inviting me!